Fraser-09

I think I've solved the problem now. I removed the SMTP Connector, Restarted Exchange then reinstalled the SMTP Connector only this time, I added in my username and password under the Outgoing Security. Seems strange why it happily worked before routing each message (maybe i've been blacklisted!?) I have also reconfigured my DNS and it seems to be OK too. A few hours sleep always helps! Fraser

Hi there. Emails have been working fine up until recently. When a user tries to send an email to a hotmail address it bounces back with the following error.... I have a funny feeling it is my DNS because our DNS has been slow to resolve domains for the past couple of weeks. I thought i had solved this by using our ISP dns servers as the forwarders (instead of OpenDNS.) However, if i do nslookup hotmail.co.uk at command prompt i get the follow response. So this makes me think that DNS is set up correctly. Our server is set to use itself for DNS in network connections. This now is happening to all external email addresses. I have tried creating a SMTP connector and then forwarding mail to my ISP's mail server but this made no difference (Maybe I didn't set up the connector correctly) We have switched routers recently. I dont think this is the cause because ports 25 (SMTP) and 53 (DNS) are forwarded to our server. Thanks for your help in advance. Fraser

Open TCP port 3389 in the Kaspersky Firewall. 3389 is the default RDP port. If you have changed it you will need to open that port.

I have got everything set up now. Logons are almost instant which is fantastic. I have redirect all the speical folders (Contacts, Desktop, documents, downloads, etc) to a hidden network share \\192.168.0.100\Profiles$\\) then I have a roaming profile pointing to \\192.168.0.100\Profiles$\.V2 which contains AppData. I did try redirecting the appdata instead of roaming profiles but i had some problems. Anyway it seems to be working so the users are all happy - Happy users = Happy me! Just a quick question about Offline files. Did you set up a schdule to sync the files, for example, when the computer has been idle for 5 minutes?

Have a look at this. Also, try inserting the office cd then doing a custom install and see if you can select the required feature from the list. Fraser

How is the printer connected to your network, ie shared by a machine or does it have a print server? What is the printer's make and model? have you checked for x64 drivers on the manufactures website?

Is there anything in the event log? Also, make sure either the Administrators group or the user are the owner of their roaming profile folder on the network share.

Yes, My bosses (2 of them), a software developer, and the company's own it staff (2 of them) have access to the server, in total 6 people (I work for a IT company and we have contracts with lots of other businesses to manage their networks/machines) Where is this setting so i can check? Is this setting in Open Office?

Have you tried clearing IE's cache?

lol, I don't like open office. I've used MS office all my life! Our users are often complaining to us, "Can we have microsoft Office?" No, we have a server for each branch with their own domains. All branches are connected with VPN's, but network shares do not go through the VPNs as each branch has it's own shared drive. I dont think the problems are related, I think its just coincidence that it's happened almost at the same time. We did have a virus let loose in our network which be have now controlled and remove it. The worm happened about the same time but again, i dont think they are related.

What about blocking your proxy server internet access in your firewall outside school hours. This would block everyone's internet so it's prob not the solution your after!

First of all... I know i know, Open Office Yuk!! Recently we upgraded all machines from Open Office 2.0 to Open Office 3.0. We have a shared folder which is mapped to S drive. In this shared folder there are lots of open office documents, ods files. Before, when a user already has a shared file open, for example test.ods, the second user tring to access the file would get a "Document in Use" error and it would say "Document test.ods is locked for editing by: " then they would have the option to open a read only copy. The Open Office Documents have now lost this "Document in Use". Now when a user opens a second copy of the file and saves it, it wipes all previous versions. I am not sure if upgrading to Open Office 3 caused this problem because we have users in another branch, on another domain, using open office 2 and they seem to be having the same problem. (again, this has only happened recently) I have tried enabling and disabling the Sharing under Tools > Share Document which is described here but it hasn't helped. All users have read write and modify permissions. Oh, The shared drive is on a Bufflow Linkstation but I do not think this is the source of the problem as the other branch's shared folder are shared by server 2003. Thanks Fraser

Yes, i was planning to redirect the desktop as it can sometimes get quite big in size. If i redirect the start menu, will users notice any preformance issues as the laptop would need to pull the info from the server each time the start menu is clicked? The laptop is using wireless remember. Thanks Fraser (P.S.) If i redirect the start menu, I will need to set it up for offline files, incase the laptop is being used outside the network.

I wont be redirecting the start menu folder. The only folders i will be redirecting are: Desktop, Documents, Music and Photos The start menu (and other folders) will be copied over with the roaming profile at log on/log off so they wont need to be redirected. Or have i misunderstood something? Thanks

I already have roaming profiles set up so this is already done. Why do i need this Icons share? I thought the start menu and stuff were stored under the users profile or am I missing something. this is were the start menu is stored \\server\Profiles$\michael\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu Ah, I see. This needs to be configured on the server. I thought it was meant to be done on each machine. I'll try it out. Oh well, not to worry. The desktop machines are wired so it doesn't really matter. thanks Fraser

First of all, thanks for all the replys If i did this then users cannot access their documents without a network connection. I understand that roaming profiles should be as small as possible especially over wireless, but trying to explain that to users is a nightmare! lol When using folder redirection, should i just roaming profiles aswell? For example, profile path would be \\server\profiles\fraser\ and then redirected the desktop folder to \\server\profiles\fraser\desktop or should it be set up to a share outsite the roaming profile such as \\server\profiles2\fraser\desktop Also, in gpedit.msc, the folder redirect configuration is missing under User configuration. To redirect the folders i just right clicked the documents folder and click properties and then used the move tab. This is what it should look like, shouldn't it? http://i.technet.microsoft.com/cc766489.8866e58e-ecc5-4326-929f-ba09ec585364(en-us).gif Is there a way i can turn off folder redirect for the desktop machines? I just roaming profiles eeryday at work but i've never used folder redirection. thanks

Hi everyone. Long story cut short... we have a small network with 3 desktop machines and 2 laptops (All running Vista). Our network has a Windows Server 2003 machine which is connected to our adsl modem. We also have 2 access point (both broadcasting the same SSID and both with the same security, but on different channels - Working all fine) These access points are actually routers, they are a netgear DG834PN and DG834N but, both set on 802.11g 54mbps But anyway, What is the best way to set up roaming profiles with large profile sizes? I was thinking I could use folder redirection on the laptops to avoid slow logons/logoffs. Only problem with that is, a user can't access their data when out and about. I then thought about using offline folders on the desktop and documents folders. Would you recommend this way, if not, what would you suggest ? Thanks, Fraser